Governor Kay Ivey recently announced a $350,000 grant to improve sewer service and eliminate a public health concern in the City of Fayette. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to replace a major component of the town’s sewer system. The affected area serves 107 households and two major industries.
The Berry Lady Wildcats’ softball team finished second in the Hubbertville Round-Robin Tournament on Saturday. In Berry’s first game, Hubbertville defeated the Lady Wildcats 4-3.
The Berry Town Council held its regular meeting on Monday, March 6. All council members were present for the meeting with the exception of Councilman Troyce Townsel. At the beginning of the meeting, Berry Police Officer Randall Kelley introduced the council members to the newest members of the Berry Police staff, a new narcotic dog named “Boi.”
Berry softball started its week with a 19-0 win over Aliceville. Maggie Mauldin, Kryssa Fields and Rylee Hill each pitched one inning with nine total strikeouts. Hill also had the big bat for Berry, hitting a single and a triple, and driving in six runs. Kerra Aaron, Brylee Kelly and Josie-Mae Bonner also had hits for the Lady Wildcats, with Bonner also getting three RBIs.
Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $200,000 grant to help the town of Berry improve a public utility service and eliminate a potential health hazard. The town will use the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission to replace damaged and dilapidated sewer lines in the downtown business district.
The Berry Lady Wildcats won two games and lost two games in softball last week.
Berry started the week off with an 8-6 victory over Tuscaloosa Academy. Kyrissa Fields was the winning pitcher, allowing three earned runs and four hits with six strikeouts. Rylee Hill pitched the last inning in relief and struck out three batters to earn a save.
A large crowd of DCH personnel, dignitaries and Fayette County citizens attended the open house and ribbon-cutting for the long-awaited reopening of the Berry Clinic. The clinic held its grand reopening on Monday, Feb. 27, and the event was welcomed by the Berry Community as a big step forward in needed healthcare for the area.
The Berry Town Council voted to purchase land next to its current industrial park during its Feb. 6 meeting. All council members were present, with the exception of Councilman Troyce Townsel.
It was explained to the council that the town could purchase 35 acres of land from Jenny Ledlow at a cost of $111,110. The transaction would also be subject to a lease agreement for a small portion of the property.
The Berry Town Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 9. Councilman Troyce Townsel was absent from the meeting, with all other council members present.
The Berry Town Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 5 at the Berry Town Hall. Councilman Chuck Tidwell was absent from the meeting, with all other council members present. At the beginning of the meeting, Councilman Russell Madison led the council in prayer, with Councilwoman Mary Sue Lollar leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
